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The Challenge
Bridgwater has a huge amount going for it: a prime strategic location, a proud history, many beautiful buildings, a strong trading and manufacturing tradition, great community spirit and a very clear sense of its own identity.
In the challenging conditions of the 21st century, economic success, greater prosperity and a better quality of life for its people will not come automatically to Bridgwater. It will have to be won. The town must compete fro new investment by creating the condidtions, environment and skill base to attract the new employers and commerce of the future.
In 2008 organisations with a shared interest in the town's future came togehter to bring about this change. "Bridgwater Challenge" was born, with the aim of developing and delivering a compelling vision for the future of the town and of its people.
Outside consultants (a team led by Gillespies) have worked closely with local people and the Bridgwater Challenge Partnership to produce the overall Vision. This will not just guide the right development to the right place but provide the sort of reassurance about a properly planned future that will attract developers and investors even in these difficult times.
The Vision is now complete.
Bridgwater Vision Doc
Bridgwater Vision Summary doc
If you would like to see the work that led to the final vision three Background Reports can be downloaded using the links below:
Baseline report Strategic framework options draft report issue A April 09
Strategic framework options draft report issue B June 09
Draft options presentation
